The Empire Theatre
The Empire Theatre is a Grade II* listed building in Sunderland, first listed on 10 November 1978. It is one of 16 Grade II* entries among 370 listed buildings in Sunderland; 14% of Sunderland’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | The Empire Theatre |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1279891 |
| Date first listed | 10 November 1978 |
| Local planning authority | Sunderland |
| Location | 54.90661, -1.38910 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1279891 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Sunderland will require for your works on The Empire Theatre, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
What the grade means for works
Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.
The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.
Listed buildings near The Empire Theatre
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1-7, High Street West | II | 38 m |
| The Dun Cow Public House | II | 40 m |
| Church of St Michael | II* | 95 m |
| Greens Public House | II | 108 m |
| Mowbray Almshouses Forecourt Walls and Piers | II | 114 m |
| Magistrates' Court | II | 126 m |
| Former Gas Board Offices with Walls and Piers Attached | II | 130 m |
| The Londonderry Public House | II | 135 m |
| Livingstone'S Public House | II | 217 m |
| Retaining Wall and Railings Around Corner of Raised Area Opposite Number 12 | II | 241 m |